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Norfolk city, VA

ZIP 23518 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 23518

23518 has a population of 28,957 with a median age of 38.1 yrs (50.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
61.2%-1% vs US avg
x
Black
21.3%+72% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.9%-17% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
9.0%-52% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.6%-11% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.3%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
17.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.6%-23% vs US avg
x
High school
27.5%+5% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.1%+11% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
31.8%-6% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.7%+7% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.6%-12% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.5%+31% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.1%
x
Diversity Index
57/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
8.5%-26% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.7%+70% vs US avg
x
Veterans
17.9%+198% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.2%+13% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.2%+39% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
51.6%+790% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 23518

Poverty Rate
8.5%-26% vs US avg
x
Veterans
17.9%+198% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.7%+70% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.2%+39% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.2%+13% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.5%+18% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.4%-20% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
51.6%+790% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population28,957
Median age38.1
Poverty rate8.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White61.2%
Hispanic9.0%
Black21.3%
Asian4.9%
Foreign-born23.7%